Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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9/2/10

In an effort to join the battle against childhood cancer, area Fond du Lac residents will host an Alex's Lemonade Stand from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 12, at Ma & Pa's, 506 S. Main St.

Members of the community were inspired to get involved with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation after reading a story in a magazine along with seeing a story on Alexandra "Alex" Scott on YouTube, according to an organization press release.

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra "Alex" Scott (1996-2004).

This year marks 10 years since 4-year-old Alex announced she wanted to raise money to help find a cure for cancer. Since Alex held that first stand, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement, complete with thousands of volunteers across the country carrying on her legacy of hope.

To date, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation has raised more than $30 million toward fulfilling Alex's dream of finding a cure, funding more than 125 research projects nationally.